Andrew Potter

WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES

2012
R:  3-0-0, 4.33 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 54.0 IP, 4.2 BB/9, 7.2 K/9

The Diamondbacks used Potter mostly in relief in rookie ball and he pitched respectably.  He had some control problems, which showed up more in HBPs (10) and WPs (12) than walks.

2013
R+:  2-2-0, 6.43 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 49.0 IP, 4.2 BB/9, 7.5 K/9

Potter struggled in advanced rookie ball, getting hit hard and continuing to have control issues, including six HBPs and a dozen WPs.

2014
R:  0-0-0, 9.42 ERA, 2.09 WHIP, 14.1 IP, 5.0 BB/9, 8.8 K/9

Arizona sent Potter back to rookie ball and had him mainly starting, although none of his starts lasted more than two innings.  He continued walking a lot of hitters and getting hit hard

2015
R+:  0-1-0, 7.15 ERA, 2.03 WHIP, 22.2 IP, 6.0 BB/9, 8.7 K/9

The D’backs tried Potter again in advanced rookie ball, pitching in relief.  His struggles continued, including a wild pitch every other inning.  Arizona released him after the season.

2016
IND (Frontier):  1-1-0, 10.59 ERA, 2.12 WHIP, 17.0 IP, 9.0 BB/9, 11.1 K/9
IND (USPBL):  —, 1.09 ERA, — WHIP, 19.0 IP, 1.4 BB/9, 9.0 K/9

Potter spent time with two different teams in the independent Frontier League.  Pitching strictly in relief, he clearly didn’t make any progress.  He eventually caught on with the less-well known United Shore Professional Baseball League, and was throwing in the mid-90s with far fewer walks.

Potter’s stint in the USPBL apparently convinced the Pirates that he was worth a shot.  He seems most likely to go to Bristol, but that’s just a guess.  The Pirates no doubt will make an evaluation in spring training.